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Most books on this subject try to scare (or perhaps bore) you into submission. The Shortest Book Ever on Saving for Retirement is different. It’s short, comprehensive, and most importantly of all—it’s understandable. By sticking to the bare minimum on what you really need to know about investing in your future, no matter the economic climate, James O’Donnell has provided the tool we all need and don’t yet have.
There are plenty of books out there to confuse readers, make things seem financially hopeless, or present a quick fix to real financial struggles. This is not one of those books. Saving for retirement is a long-haul activity. But with the proper tools, guidance, and encouragement, anyone and everyone can do this. This book uses simple, concise terms in a readable style to address the most crucial issues that affect your future financial health - whether you know it now or not!
Finance Pro James O’Donnell has refreshed and updated the content of his 2008 book The Shortest Investment Book Ever to better reflect the brave, new economic world we find ourselves in. This new book, The Shortest Book Ever on Saving for Retirement, will replace the old book upon its January 2010 release.
Look at these topics in a whole new light: Investing, Social Security, 401(k) and 403(b) accounts, Diversification, Mutual Funds, IRAs, and Annuities. Don’t stay lost. Read this book—it actually makes sense (and it will only take a couple of hours).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: What Would You Do…?
1. This Time It’s (probably not) Different
2.“Houston, We Have a Problem”
3.Thanks, Anyways…I’m Covered by Social Security
4.Wait a Minute!—You May Already Be Done with This Book: The Case for Lifecycle Funds
5.What You Should Know about Diversification and Costs
6.The Importance of Time
7. “10, 5, 3” and Other Rules of Thumb
8. More on Funds
9. Are you Getting Out of Kilter? The Need to Rebalance
10. Hello? Is There Anybody Around Here Who Can Help me?
11. The Marketing of Funds
12. Chasing Performance and Performance Monitors
13. Anybody for Some Free Money?
14. You Really Need an IRA
15. Men and Women and Investing
16. To Annuitize or Not? That is the Question
17. Investing with a Conscience
18. The Good News (and the Bad News)
19. The End (as Well as the Beginning)
Glossary of Terms
Appendix
401(k) and 403(b) Plan Providers and Some Appropriate Mutual Funds They Offer
Acknowledgments
About the Author
More than ever people need help investing for retirement. The clear, thought provoking insight Jim provides in The Shortest Book Ever On Saving For Retirement will be of great help as you seek to maximize God’s resources for your future. I heartily recommend it!
Howard Dayton
Cofounder Crown Financial Ministries
Founder Compass--Finances God’s Way
More than ever people need help investing for retirement. The clear, thought provoking insight Jim provides in The Shortest Book Ever On Saving For Retirement will be of great help as you seek to maximize God’s resources for your future. I heartily recommend it!
Howard Dayton
Cofounder Crown Financial Ministries
Founder Compass--Finances God’s Way